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Seattle, WA 98107

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What Counts as a Change of Use?

If your business differs significantly from the previous tenant, you might trigger a formal “change of use”, a zoning and building code milestone that brings added reviews, and sometimes, added costs.

7 Common Tenant Build-Out Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Building out a new space is an exciting step, but a few early missteps can slow things down. This guide highlights seven common oversights in tenant improvement projects, and how to stay ahead of them with smart planning from day one.

dilljames architecture

1417 NW 54th St, Ste 311

Seattle, WA 98107

© 2025 dilljames architecture, LLC